Family

Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Referred to Committee
(Senate)
-
March 20, 2012

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(33-32) -
March 19, 2012(Key vote)

Title: Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes courts to charge an individual who commits a crime against a pregnant woman that results in the death or injury of her fetus with homicide and assault, in addition to charges for the underlying crime, effective July 1, 2012.